SAN JOSE, Calif. (PRWEB)
June 03, 2020

Xicato, the leading provider of Bluetooth smart building wireless controls and highest quality spot and linear light sources, today announced the general availability of previously announced XFL line of premium linear lights along with 3rd party AC drivers to fulfill orders. The XFL portfolio features 2nd generation linear lighting technology which includes a wide array of accessories to support a variety of job requirements. To further facilitate a one-stop-shop ease for designers, Xicato has also qualified a line of AC drivers from trusted vendors in the market that accommodate power requirements of the portfolio and customer needs. To round out a complete solution, Xicato is also introducing a line of high-quality aluminum channels for building projects that call for a stylish finish, in environments ranging from commercial to residential, and applications ranging from human centric to outdoor façade, and everything in between.

The XFL premium flexible linear lights feature consistent color temperature and color rendering with an R9 value that follow in tradition of Xicato spot lights. The superior construction ensures the long-term reliability that Xicato customers expect from the brand, all backed with a 10-year warranty. The lights are smart capable via Xicato’s leading Bluetooth mesh controls and software and services.

Highlights:

1.    XFL line features leading edge technology, including Static White, Ultra Slim (4mm), High Density 700D/meter, Full Spectrum, Tunable White, Dim-to-Warm, RGBW, Neon, outdoor options at IP67, and several SKUs that match Xicato color point.

2.    XFL portfolio includes;

        a.    Superior color rendering and unmatched Dim-to-Warm function

        b.    Outstanding color consistency

        c.    CRI’s 95+ & exceptional R9

        d.    Unmatched Gamut and Fidelity

        e.    More than +1000 lumens/ft

        f.    Gold Plated Solder Points on many products

        g.    Cut points as small at 10mm (0.39in)

        h.    Portfolio focused on 24VDC

        i.     Both wet and dry location product IP22 & IP67

        j.    High content gold wire up to 99%

3.    The 3rd party Xicato approved AC drivers with world-wide line voltage support, up to 100W output in both electronic and electromagnetic options.

4.    Xicato has partnered with KLUS provider of aluminum channels that include Universal, Fine, Angled, Coves, Architectural, Edge and Specialty options to suit any application.

5.    The optional Xicato Bluetooth mesh controls include smart DC drivers, embeddable smart cards for 3rd party drivers, smart spot lights, open API gateway, and Xicato App and Software, all supported by Xicato services.

All XFL linear sources are part of Xicato Onboard, a series of embeddable products by which any 3rd party luminaire or device can be upgraded to be wirelessly controlled and monitored via Bluetooth mesh and operate seamlessly with Xicato’s award winning Controls Platform.

The XLF premium linear light and associated products are available for ordering immediately. Please contact Marketing@Xicato.com for ordering options thru Representative Sales agencies.

About Xicato

Xicato is defining the future of smart buildings, delivering the absolute best quality, highest performing, most reliable, and one of the broadest portfolio spot and linear light sources; world-class LED drivers; as well as other wirelessly connected intelligent devices including sensors, switches, gateways, controls electronics, and software; plus, installation and commissioning services. Xicato products inspire architects, designers and building owners to dream up and create more beautiful and healthier environments with smarter and more connected experiences. With an installed base of over 10 million nodes, spanning thousands of locations in over 30 countries, and backed by a strong team of innovators based in Silicon Valley, Xicato continues to stay ahead of customer needs in a variety of verticals including the world’s most renowned museums and cathedrals, retail shops and hotels, offices and hospitals. For more information, visit xicato.com. Xicato and the Xicato logo are registered trademarks of Xicato, Inc.

Media contact:

Stacey Duncan

Director Marketing Communications

stacey.duncan@xicato.com

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ELGIN, Ill. (PRWEB)
June 03, 2020

K40 Electronics, a premier manufacturer of award-winning, high-performance automotive radar and laser protection systems, has released their all-new Platinum Series line of radar detectors. The Platinum360 (front and rear radar system) and the Platinum200 (front radar system) have been engineered with over 40 years of cutting edge product focus to be the most discreet and reliable speeding ticket defense on the market. All K40 Electronics products are backed by the world’s first and most comprehensive Ticket-Free Guarantee.

All New Radar Receiver Technology

The new Platinum Series Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) radar receivers are more sensitive and have increased overall performance, more range, and allow more customization options. These new receivers assist drivers when it counts by offering greater range on all police radar bands as well as more filtration options and tailored alert preferences so that drivers experience the most reliable, advanced warning system with fewer false alerts.

New Features

In addition to the 18 customizable features already standard on current K40 Electronics products, the Platinum Series offers additional features and settings.

Radar Band Selectivity – The Platinum Series offers new, more advanced filtration. Now, drivers will be able to select the range of K-band or Ka-band frequency spectrum they want to be alerted to. By focusing on specific band segments, drivers can expect increased warning times and warning distance.

Ka-Band Filter – Ka-band filter enables filtration of non-police radar signals, such as other radar detectors and satellite broadcast bands. Drivers will enjoy the confidence of filtering out the non-police signals and knowing where the real threats are. Just like K40 Electronics’ K-band filter, used to silence vehicles with radar-based safety features, this filter does not affect the system’s range and performance for all other police radar threats.

Auto Filter – The “Auto” setting in the City/Highway filter automatically adjusts range and sensitivity on radar bands based on the vehicle’s speed. For drivers who like a “set it and forget it” approach to minimizing non-police alerts in low-speed situations while maintaining maximum sensitivity in higher speed scenarios.

MultaRadar CD/CT Detection – The Platinum Series will have the capability to alert to MultaRadar CD/CT photo radar (Late 2020 availability).

Additional Laser Defuser Transmit Control – Drivers can now switch Laser Defusers to receive-only mode at any time during a police laser encounter by pressing the mute button on the remote control. For the advanced user, this feature allows the driver to instantly turn off the jamming signal transmitted to the laser gun and allow the police to obtain a speed reading.

Same Time-Proven Features

While the new Platinum Series custom-installed radar detectors offer numerous technology and feature enhancements, drivers have the same confidence-inspiring features that made previous generation K40 systems the most trusted name in police radar protection:

• Dual radar receiver option for more range and directional awareness.
• Discrete LED and control options keep vehicles’ interiors looking OEM.
• GPS features like “Mark To Mute”, “Mark To Alert” and “Quiet Ride” allow for individual customization of the driving experience.
• Ticket-Free Guarantee: the first and most comprehensive guarantee in the industry for 40 years and counting.

K40 systems are also integration-ready with select Kenwood and JVC head units via iDatalink Maestro. Future integration partnerships are pending release with Pioneer, Mid-City Engineering, and NavTV.

“As the next evolution for K40 Electronics’ radar detectors, the Platinum Series offers more range and performance than ever,” said Rachel Clark, K40’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Our goal is to provide complete speeding ticket protection with the latest technology in radar and laser defense.”

Availability

The K40 Electronics Platinum200 and Platinum360 radar detector systems are available nationwide throughout the US, and in Canada from K40 authorized retailers including mobile electronics stores and automotive dealerships.

About K40 Electronics

Established in 1977 and named 2017 Mobile Electronics Vendor of the Year, K40 Electronics offers a full line of driving protection solutions for every vehicle and driving style. K40 Electronics commitment to product excellence – coupled with the real-world expertise and dedication to exemplary customer service – has been instrumental in K40’s successful history in the category and exceptionally high customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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This combination of simplicity and capability drives the world’s smallest size fast chargers to achieve power densities as high as 1 W/cc at 65W and 1.25 W/cc at 300W, far beyond any other discrete GaN or Si solutions

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (PRWEB)
June 03, 2020

Navitas Semiconductor today announced a new range of 650V-rated GaNFast power ICs in 6 x 8 mm PQFN packaging with a proprietary, integrated cooling pad for high-efficiency, high-density power systems.

Gallium nitride (GaN) is a next-generation semiconductor technology that runs up to 20x faster than old, slow silicon (Si), and enables 3x more power or 3x faster charging in half the size & weight. GaNFast power ICs enable next-generational upgrades across diverse markets from 25-100W consumer and mobile USB-C fast chargers and adapters for smartphones and laptops, to 200-800W TV and all-in-one computers and on up to multi-kW EV, industrial and datacenter power supplies.

“As we’ve seen in recent releases from Xiaomi and Lenovo, GaNFast power ICs run at high speeds and drastically shrink the size and cost of passive components in fast chargers and adapters”, noted Dan Kinzer, Navitas CTO/COO and co-founder. “The NV612x-series delivers a cool 10-15°C reduction in temperature with an enlarged thermal interface to the PCB and a direct thermal and electrical connection to the system ground, enabling the world’s highest power density and passing all thermal specifications and agency approvals.”

While competing solutions require additional, complex, external driving and protection components, the unique and proprietary monolithic integration of GaN FET, GaN digital and GaN analog circuits means the new GaNFast ICs deliver the simplest, smallest, fastest and now even cooler performance. This combination of simplicity and capability drives the world’s smallest size fast chargers to achieve power densities as high as 1 W/cc at 65W and 1.25 W/cc at 300W, far beyond any other discrete GaN or Si solutions.

For power electronics designers, the new NV612x-series of GaNFast power ICs offers an elegant solution to difficult thermal questions by providing an immediate improvement in heat dissipation through the printed-circuit board (PCB). The 6×8 mm range with advanced cooling pad is offered at the same price as the existing 5×6 mm GaNFast range and in some cases, the new low-temperature may enable the designer to substitute a smaller-die version to reduce system costs further.

The new range of 650V-rated power ICs includes complete gate drive and protection circuits plus GaN power FETs in 6 x 8 mm surface-mount PQFN, low-inductance (high-speed) packaging:

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  NV6123: 650V, 300 mOhm, 6 x 8 mm PQFN
• NV6125: 650V, 175 mOhm, 6 x 8 mm PQFN
• NV6127: 650V, 125 mOhm, 6 x 8 mm PQFN

Design-support includes detailed datasheets, electrical models (SPICE), mechanical models (.stp) plus a thermal-layout application note (AN011). All parts are in high-volume mass production and immediately available from Navitas distribution partners, with prices starting as low as $1.19 for 1k.

About Navitas: Navitas Semiconductor Inc. is the world’s first and only GaN Power IC company, founded in 2014 and based in El Segundo, CA, USA. Navitas has a strong and growing team of power semiconductor industry experts with a combined 200 years of experience in materials, devices, applications, systems and marketing, plus a proven record of innovation with over 300 patents among its founders. GaN power ICs monolithically-integrate power, analog and logic circuits to enable faster charging, higher power density and greater energy savings for mobile, consumer, enterprise, eMobility and new energy markets. Over 100 Navitas patents are issued or pending.

Navitas Semiconductor, GaNFast and the Navitas logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Navitas Semiconductor, Inc. All other brands, product names and marks are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their respective owners.

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